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Police have shut down 10 per cent of phone lines used by county lines drugs gangs in a crackdown which saw more than 1,000 arrests and £1.2million worth of narcotics seized. All 43 police forces in England and Wales, along with the National Crime Agency and British Transport Police, took part in operations last week … Read more
Britain’s economic recovery had lost steam even before virus crackdown, latest figures show By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:57 BST, 23 September 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 23 September 2020 Britain’s economic recovery was slowing down even before the Government imposed new lockdown restrictions this week, figures suggest. Growth in the manufacturing … Read more
Soldiers are to step in so police can target flouters: Troops may be drafted to enforce the new coronavirus crackdown, Boris Johnson says Downing Street said soldiers could be brought in to support police enforce the latest coronavirus measures Their role wouldn’t be handing out fines or closing businesses but take over duties such as protecting key … Read more
Scores of revellers descended onto the streets of Leeds and Birmingham to enjoy a night out tonight before the Government’s new restrictions to stop the spread of a second wave of coronavirus came into force. Party-goers, including those who had recently arrived to the UK cities to begin their academic year at university, swapped a night in … Read more
The Welsh Government has banned all alcohol sales across the whole country after 10pm in their own draconian coronavirus crackdown. Pubs, cafes, restaurants and casinos in Wales must operate as table service only and close from 10pm, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced. Off-licences including supermarkets will also be stopped from selling alcohol at the same … Read more
Pubs shut at 10pm? I think I need a drink! Revellers enjoy one last night before Boris’s Covid crackdown comes into force later this week Students and revellers hit the streets of Birmingham to enjoy a night out Crowds of people spotted queuing outside The Bristol Pear pub in Selly Oak Comes after Prime Minister … Read more
Boris Johnson faced an immediate Tory backlash today after he unveiled his new coronavirus crackdown as Conservative MPs hit out over freedoms being taken away. Mr Johnson imposed a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants, told workers to return to working from home where they are able to and extended rules on the mandatory wearing … Read more
Police strike hammer blow on county lines operation: Officers make 230 arrests in crackdown on illegal drugs sold in and around London – and seize haul of 22 weapons and 54 vehicles Officers said ‘extremely dangerous’ criminals were among the 230 arrested The three-day operation code named Operation Pandilla involved officers from nine police forces Operation … Read more
Partygoers dance into the night at illegal rave in Surrey woods before ‘rule of six’ crackdown starts tomorrow Revellers gathered in RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, for a rave on Saturday night Snapchat footage shows a large number of partygoers dancing at the event Surrey Police are investigating the lockdown breach but are yet to make … Read more
Belarus opposition politician Maxim Znak has been snatched from his office by masked men wearing plain clothes, his allies have claimed. The former lawyer, 39, was one of the last remaining members of the country’s opposition Coordination Council still at large as President Alexander Lukashenko’s crackdown continues. It comes after claims that opposition leader Maria … Read more